Train Kilmarnock to Preston from £77 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Kilmarnock and Preston takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 44m
Duration: 180 mi
Distance: £77
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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3h 7m

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Kilmarnock to Preston train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kilmarnock and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Preston at 2:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:53 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:56 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 2:57 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
1:57 PM → 4:56 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:55 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
9:57 AM → 12:57 PM
3h • 1 change
11:56 AM → 2:57 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
1:56 PM → 4:57 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

3:52 PM → 7:01 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
10:43 PM → 2:55 AM
Arrives next day
4h 11m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:53 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:56 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 2:57 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
1:57 PM → 4:56 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:53 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:56 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 2:57 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
1:57 PM → 4:56 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

7:53 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:56 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 2:57 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
1:57 PM → 4:56 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

7:53 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:56 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 2:57 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
1:57 PM → 4:56 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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